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On Nov. 7, at the grand opening of the Postpartum Support Center, people listen intently to San Rafael Mayor, Kate Colin. (Photo courtesy of Ivana Jagodic)
New Postpartum Support Center supports community of mothers
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony
Adreilla Marcus’ campaign posters for freshman class president ultimately helped her win the election for the 2024 spring semester.
ASB election results for the spring semester are in
Joining her fellow graduating teammates, Alexa Kofman rehearses her final bow.
Behind the curtains: Performing Arts Academy of Marin’s annual Holiday Spectacular
Jazz Band Performance
Jazz Band Performance
Photo Essay: Strong defense catapults boys’ varsity soccer past Tam.
Photo Essay: Strong defense catapults boys’ varsity soccer past Tam.
End of an era: Athletics leave Oakland for good
End of an era: Athletics leave Oakland for good
Concentrating on his shot, Senior BJ Fisher holds eye contact with the basketball hoop to make his free throw.
Photo Essay: Redwood defeats San Ramon Valley in a close battle
Facing off against a teacher, senior Theo Vasicek stares down the ball.
Photo Essay: Staff triumphs over student competitors at the annual Turkey Bowl
Coach Rudolph Kardos strategizes with his team before the game.
Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity water polo’s successful season comes to an end in CIF loss to San Luis Obispo
Illustration by Lauren Olsen
Why public transportation is SMART: pioneering sustainable transportation
Illustration by Ava Stephens
Redefining Concentration: How Teens Juggle a Multifaceted World
Don’t let the heartbeats of athletes stop; invest in AEDs
Don’t let the heartbeats of athletes stop; invest in AEDs
Organic tampons won’t stop the acid rain
Organic tampons won’t stop the acid rain
When being average is above average
When being average is above average
Bluewood
Bluewood
Satire: Redwood parking is not a joke
Satire: Redwood parking is not a joke
Bluewood
Bluewood
Bluewood
Bluewood
Satire: DOS and DONTS of Being a Redwood Freshman
Satire: DOS and DON’TS of Being a Redwood Freshman
Dont Sweep AI Under the Rug
Don’t Sweep AI Under the Rug
Students demand a say: Bridging the communication gap
Students demand a say: Bridging the communication gap
District Budget cuts wont solve anything: a message to the board
District Budget cuts won’t solve anything: a message to the board
Bursting the balloon: Traditional teaching methods are deflating classroom engagement
Bursting the balloon: Traditional teaching methods are deflating classroom engagement
Ode to Women
Ode to Women
The Kid Laroi’s debut album cover for “The First Time” features him slouching in a monobloc chair. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
The Kid Laroi dropped an album for ‘The First Time’
Photo courtesy of Beth Garrabrant
‘1989 (Taylors Version)’: an imitation that is technically better
Roaming for the perfect roast: finding Marins best coffee
Roaming for the perfect roast: finding Marin’s best coffee
Unveiling Halloween Traditions: Exploring the frightening tricks and savoring the tasteful treats
Unveiling Halloween Traditions: Exploring the frightening tricks and savoring the tasteful treats
The movie poster for Netflix’s newest addition to the film generation - “Choose Love” interactive version. (Image courtesy of IMDb)
Choose love? Or choose…another movie?
Art by Ava Stephens
Profit Over Privacy: The Unsettling Reality of Family Vloggers
From past to present
From past to present
Student elections ambassadors (left to right) Alysha Lee, Ella Clark and Jack Haubold at a 2023 MLK celebration in Marin City for a voter registration drive. (Photo courtesy of Megan Stone)
Politicians and students discuss the youth vote
Illustration by Ava Stephens
From the silver screen to a dimmed dream: The film industry’s declining act
Illustration by Ava Stephens
Rediscovering reading: How reading habits supercharge academic skills
Bonding with the crew, Ballard and Levine take a selfie with their guest stars.
Podcast Personalities: Run TMC reporters tackle youth basketball on a local level
Posing alongside Caralina, a teacher from the night school Instituto Mixto de Educacion Cooperativa Nocturna, Ginger Howard is thrilled to support and make a difference for students. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Howard)
Chains4Change: Ginger Howard is spinning the wheels of education in Guatemala
Creating unique rhythms, street drummer Lawrence Sullivan taps into the groove of his beat.
Photo Essay: Street musicians rock the urban stage in Boston
Photo Essay: Sustainable Agriculture cultivates crops, life skills
Photo Essay: Sustainable Agriculture cultivates crops, life skills
I was so surprised, I was never expecting it, I didnt know what it was [and] I didnt know anything about it. So I was really excited and shocked, Maisie Pipitone said.
Meet the 2023 Homecoming court in one question…
Durante una demonstracion del Día de la Despenalización del aborto en la Ciudad de México, una mujer lleva un pañuelo demostrando su opinión y apoyo. (Foto cortesía de Alexa Herrera)
Las Políticas de Aborto en Latinoamérica y los Estados Unidos
Charlotte Fishburne usando sus manos para formar los bolas de masa (Foto cortesía de Mia Ginsberg)
Estudiando la cultura hispana con Bark
Illustration by Annie Burlingame
La importancia de las etnicidades hispanas.
Señora Gilbert sonriendo en su clase de espanol ¾ y ⅚
Conociendo a Nuestra Nueva Profesora de Español: La Señora Gilbert
En el salón 139, los estudiantes en el duodécimo grado de ELD, los tutores, y profesora Zeiher posan para una foto. (Imagen cortesía de profesora Zeiher)
Cuatro voces ELD reflejan sobre sus cuatro años en Redwood
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony
A Giant Holiday Season
A Giant Holiday Season
Student elections ambassadors (left to right) Alysha Lee, Ella Clark and Jack Haubold at a 2023 MLK celebration in Marin City for a voter registration drive. (Photo courtesy of Megan Stone)
Politicians and students discuss the youth vote
Girls varsity volleyball Highlights
Girls’ varsity volleyball Highlights
Standing with the signs, seniors Cameryn Smith and Ella Kaminski get their photos taken.
Homecoming 2023 in hindsight
Jay and Henriks Holiday Podcast: Thanksgiving Edition
Jay and Henrik’s Holiday Podcast: Thanksgiving Edition
EP 6: Booms and Busts
EP 6: Booms and Busts
EP 5: Booms and Busts
EP 5: Booms and Busts
Jay and Henriks Holiday Podcast: Halloween Edition
Jay and Henrik’s Holiday Podcast: Halloween Edition
All Things Fall
All Things Fall
Adjusting lights and sound prior to Micetros opening night, Miles Doucette and Jonathan Lazzerini hone their theatre production skills.
Snapshot No. 20
Snapshot No. 19
Snapshot No. 19
Belting out Carrie Underwoods, Before He Cheats, senior Ruby Churton participates in the iconic Redwood homecoming karaoke.
Snapshot No. 18
Snapshot No. 17
Snapshot No. 17
The Senior stairwell decorated in construction tape and streamers, representing the last fleeting moments of Homecoming week.
Snapshot No. 16

Redwood Bark

Redwood Bark
Matthew Smalbach

Matthew Smalbach, Former Staff

Matthew Smalbach is a senior at Redwood High School and is a Reporter for the Redwood Bark. He enjoys playing both football and baseball.

All content by Matthew Smalbach
NFL Draft Recap

NFL Draft Recap

Jack Benbow, Matthew Smalbach, and Charlie Ginsburg
June 6, 2020
COVID-19: When the world stopped

COVID-19: When the world stopped

Drake Goodman, Isabella Roesler, Eislyn Snyder, Ryo Weng, Taylor Charles, Sophia Rocha, Katie Parsons, Skylar Strotz, Jenna Dahlin, Lauren Steele, Jack Benbow, Garrett Cook, Aaron Kim, Sydney Steinberg, Sarah Young, Audrey Hettleman, Isabel Ames, Maxanne Anderson, Martha Fishburne, Maya Holland, Nicole Johnson, Olivia Kharrazi, Alli Runnfeldt, Shannon Watridge, Jack Watson, Devin Bosley, Grace Bouton, Olivia Brekhus, Emma Carpenter, Greta Cifarelli, Kalyn Dawes, Mara Farese, Francesca Fox, Nicole Fuches, Kylie Horstmeyer, Emma Ingledew, Alex Johnson, Mia Kessinger, Sol Ladetzky, Audrey Lightfoot, Emma Lightfoot, PJ Pfeiffer, Matthew Smalbach, Bennett Vasquez, Loughlin Browne, Ella Green, Maddie Loebbaka, Sofi Mincy, Camille Ray, Morgan Salzer, Maria Alexander, Charlie Ginsburg, Jacob Mandel, Anna Silverman, Jackson Epps, Alix Salzer, and Mikaela Beberman
May 4, 2020
The Coronavirus Report - Episode 1

The Coronavirus Report – Episode 1

Matthew Smalbach and Jack Benbow
April 29, 2020
Courtesy of Broken Bow Records

Dustin Lynch’s “Tullahoma” brings new flare to his array of classics

Matthew Smalbach
April 22, 2020
Logo courtesy of the XFL

New XFL keeps football season rolling

Matthew Smalbach
March 11, 2020
Super Bowl 54 Preview

Super Bowl 54 Preview

Jack Benbow and Matthew Smalbach
January 30, 2020
Lets Talk Giant: Winter season

Let’s Talk Giant: Winter season

Matthew Smalbach, Charlie Ginsburg, and Jack Benbow
December 23, 2019

Let’s Talk Giant: Fall recap

Matthew Smalbach, Jack Benbow, and Charlie Ginsburg
December 18, 2019
What You See is What You Get smashes records and cements Luke Combs as one of country music’s hottest stars

‘What You See is What You Get’ smashes records and cements Luke Combs as one of country music’s hottest stars

Matthew Smalbach
December 15, 2019
On Friday, Sustainable Agriculture students sell fresh produce made in the RHS Garden after school.

Snapshot No.43

Matthew Smalbach
December 13, 2019
Illustration by Matthew Smalbach

Time for the NFL to say goodbye to the dreaded tie

Matthew Smalbach
November 12, 2019
To find the cornerstone of our country we can’t just listen to a microphone

To find the cornerstone of our country we can’t just listen to a microphone

Matthew Smalbach
October 16, 2019
The old racks are prepped for a team workout with a whiteboard designed to help team lifting sessions

Redwood athletes benefit from renovated weight room

Matthew Smalbach
September 13, 2019
The Red Report: Episode 6

The Red Report: Episode 6

Drake Goodman and Matthew Smalbach
June 19, 2019
The Red Report: Episode 5

The Red Report: Episode 5

Drake Goodman and Matthew Smalbach
June 16, 2019
The Red Report: Episode 4

The Red Report: Episode 4

Drake Goodman and Matthew Smalbach
May 14, 2019
Juniors Sam Abbott and Jonathon Yu help organize recycling at lunch. They are part of the nonprofit Recycle for Africa which meets once a week in room 215.

Snapshot No. 24

Matthew Smalbach
December 13, 2018
The Red Report: Episode 3

The Red Report: Episode 3

Drake Goodman and Matthew Smalbach
December 11, 2018
Misplacement of students in SAGE is unacceptable

Misplacement of students in SAGE is unacceptable

Matthew Smalbach
September 17, 2018
Struggling with identity is common among minorities, especially when surrounded by a white culture.

Understanding the identity struggle of minority transfer students

Drake Goodman and Matthew Smalbach
June 11, 2018
Reinventing learning: it’s time for tablets

Reinventing learning: it’s time for tablets

Matthew Smalbach
April 12, 2018
Freshman Samantha Glickman tries to prevent a Drake goal early in the second half

Girls’ JV lacrosse cruises past Drake after tough loss

Matthew Smalbach
March 29, 2018
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A member of Amnesty International talks to the club during their meeting on Thursday.
Amnesty International hosts Syrian refugee simulation
College rankings: A self-fulfilling prophecy
College rankings: A self-fulfilling prophecy
Girls basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
Girls’ basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
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